This sauce has all the flavors of fall—cinnamon, sage and pumpkin. It’s a tasty replacement for plain tomato sauce if you’re looking to change things up. It’s delicious poured over a batch of homemade turkey meatballs.

Prep time 5

Total Time 20

This recipe makes 1 cup

Ingredients:

One can (15 ounces) 100% pumpkin puree

One jar (24 ounces) of your favorite tomato or marinara sauce

3 cups chicken or vegetable broth, reduced-sodium

6 sage leaves, minced

1 teaspoon garlic powder

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Salt and pepper to taste

Crushed red pepper, optional

Preparation:

Add all ingredients to a large pot, mix well and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes uncovered. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle on some crushed red pepper to kick up the heat, if preferred.

Makes 6 cups; 1 cup per serving

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